I often use calligraphy to teach kanji. Calligraphy is useful to `remember Japanese characters`, `good for mental training` and `can be creative`.  I also use calligraphy to give a certificate to my students when they finish their course. They are really pleased to see their kanji name on it! That is a special moment both students and I can feel the sense of achievement.

  漢字の勉強によく書道を使います。書道は「文字を覚える」「精神修行になる」「創造的になれる」という利点があります。また、生徒へコース終了時にあげる修了書にも書を使います。生徒に漢字の名前をあげると、皆さん、大喜び。生徒も私も達成感を味わうことができる、特別な瞬間です。